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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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